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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.14, 799.18 and 317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.14, 799.18 and 317.15 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.14 : 799.18 = 317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.14/799.18 = 317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.14x = 799.18 × 317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.14x = 253,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,455.15/579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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